AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead specializing in hyper-scale data centers to design, implement, and maintain electrical systems in large-scale facilities. This is a remote, client-facing role offering opportunities for career growth and collaboration across global teams.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
- Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets
- Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
- Monitor and maintain the electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs
- Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
- Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline
- Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers
- Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record
- Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects
- Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling
What We're Looking For
- Strong background in electrical engineering
- Experience working with high-density data centers
- Ability to design, implement, and maintain electrical systems in large-scale data centers
- Experience ensuring compliance with National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
- Proven ability to analyze electrical systems for load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
- Experience monitoring, testing, and repairing electrical systems
- Ability to develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs
- Accountability for project success in the electrical discipline
- Experience providing specialized technical input and mentoring mid-level engineers
- Eligibility to act as Engineer of Record with authority to approve and sign off on work
- Experience providing engineering budget and schedule estimates for large, complex projects
- Proven ability to lead technical client relationships and contribute to business development
Technical Stack
- Medium-voltage power distribution systems
- Low-voltage power distribution systems
- Backup power systems
- Emergency power systems
- Electrical schematics
- Bills of materials
- Installation drawings
- Preventative maintenance tools
- Electrical testing equipment
- Power consumption optimization software
Team & Environment
- Global teams with cross-regional collaboration across Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexibility of a remote work schedule
- Opportunity to work with global teams on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects
- Opportunity for upward career mobility
- Occasional travel scheduled in advance for client meetings, project milestones, and onsite collaboration
Work Mode
- Remote work with scheduled onsite travel
- US remote with presence in AECOM offices
- Periodic travel required for client meetings, milestones, and collaboration
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